Fri 12 March 2010

A Wonderful Response to Peru Schools Appeal!

There has been a fantastic response to the appeal for the Peru Schools - a total of £16,157.38 has been raised so far! Thanks to all the generosity and support from across our diocese. read more >>

Diocesan Synod Presidential Address

Please find Bishop John's presidential address below: read more >>

The World’s Best News – the World’s Worst Communicators?

A free training day for Parish Communicators will be held in the Old Palace on Thursday April 22nd. Come along and find out how to get your parish news into the press and improve parish communication. read more >>

Fresh Ideas for Confirmation Preparation

A training workshop for anyone involved in preparing young people for confirmation, to be lead by Sarah Brush, Diocesan Youth Officer, on Saturday 8th May at St Michael’s church, Church Drive, Stourport, DY13 9DT, 9.45 (for 10am start) – 12.30pm. read more >>

Calling a new DAC member

The Diocesan Advisory Committee advises parishes and the diocesan authorities on all matters relating to the care and development of the parish churches in the diocese. read more >>

Thought for the week - can we have yours?

If you would be willing to contribute a short 'Thought for the Week', for the Diocesan Website, please contact Mary Stevens on 01905 732813 or mstevens@cofe-worcester.org.uk. read more >>

Exploring Reader Ministry

Anyone considering the possibility of Reader ministry is encouraged to come to one of this year’s Reader Roadshows. read more >>

The Worcester Theological Society

Future Meeting Dates read more >>

Shindig at St Peters Malvern

New Perspectives Theatre Company performs Those Magnificent Men St Peter’s Church, Cowleigh Bank, Malvern WR14 1QP 7.30pm Thursday 15th April read more >>

MHA Care Group - Leading the Way?

A day conference for members of the church including church leaders to explore how the church can respond to the spiritual needs of older people and value their positive role within it Tuesday 25th May 10.00-3.30 Wesley College Bristol read more >>

Invitation to Carers

The Worcestershire Association of Carers is running a series of training and support sessions called Caring with Confidence. read more >>

What is Alcoholics Anonymous, and how can we help?

Alcoholism as a health problem – a chronic illness. Alcohol abuse and dependence can have very serious consequences, affecting an individual's health and personal life, as well as the impact on society at large. read more >>

Church Urban Fund Practical Impact Conference is on 27th April

The event is for volunteers, management committee members, staff, clergy and CEO’s - all those who work in church related projects, community work, community ministry and mission in poor communities. The programme aims to inspire and equip! read more >>

Churches launch guide to prepare for the 2010 General Election

Eleven Churches and Church agencies have worked together to create an electronic booklet and website www.churcheselection.org.uk. read more >>

Election - Questions to candidates

Following the West Midlands Region Churches Forum on 3 March, please find an Election Questions paper offered (by WMCF) local Christians seeking to ask questions of prospective candidates in the run up to a General Election. read more >>